When we think about radiation therapy, we typically picture treatments directed at tumors by a machine located outside the body. Now imagine a different…

Lung cancer kills more Americans than any other malignancy. The latest American Cancer Society (ACS) updated guidelines aim to reduce deaths by considerably expanding…

Early in the new year, promises to reboot your health typically focus on diet, exercise, and weight loss. And by now you may have…

By midwinter, our urge to hibernate can start to feel constricting instead of cozy. What better antidote to being cooped up indoors than a…

If your fingers or toes ever turn pale (or even ghostly white) and go numb when exposed to cold, you might assume you just…

Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age 65, is uncommon. Now, a…

Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep are cornerstones of self-care for people with type 2 diabetes. But what about…

The tongue is secured to the front of the mouth partly by a band of tissue called the lingual frenulum. If the frenulum is…

If you suffer from the throbbing, intense pain set off by migraine headaches, you may well wonder which medicines are most likely to offer…

Feeling sad, anxious, or angry at times is a normal part of the human experience. But do you — or someone you’re close to…